Fender Japan goes over the top with this Telecaster.

[@bciecko1]

Super rad man. I love this thing for real. Any guitar can be anything but this just sings as a rhythm guitar. Takes that drive so well. Super fizzy with wonderful clarity still. The more the demo went on the cooler ot statted sounding and getting away frommtour normal demo playing. Dare I say you like this thing!? Super awsome man.

[@AudiomoMusic]

I think the reason I like this guitar as much as I do is because it is... so different to every other guitar here. It does clean really well, but it gives me this ability to really have fun with fuzz and drive without all the lovely noise of single coils. Neck is killer and man, it is not a rough guitar to look at either haha

[@IanNorsworthy]

Now THAT is a cool tele and some mighty fine and fun playing mate!!!

[@AudiomoMusic]

Thanks Ian, I really havent been feeling it lately but the heavy reverb part i came up with was a lot of fun and the guitar sounds great with gain

[@IanNorsworthy]

@@AudiomoMusic yeah absolutely mate, its not always easy and life can weigh on us, but you created anyway and came up with something really cool (as well as making great content) so thats a win - always :)

[@joelbibby9437]

Thank you for the awesome and honest review. I loved your style and this model is now on my radar.

[@AudiomoMusic]

The neck really is killer on this one. I appreciate the kind words, I hope you get to check one out.

[@trinityrising1877]

I hit the like button as soon as the video started, I don't play the guitars you play (I'm a bluesy/shred), and the sparkles, ahhhh. But I really enjoy your videos and I love you passion for music and guitars.

[@AudiomoMusic]

You're the best!

[@randrothify]

Great looking Tele with the sparkle finish. As a primarily Tele player and a big fan of Gretsch and FilterTrons I’ve been waiting for a Fender to offer this configuration in the U.S. in a non-Cabronita style. Also glad that Fender Japan went with harder-wearing Alder instead of softer Basswood.

[@AudiomoMusic]

I agree, I was happy to see both the Alder and the pickup selection. These pups are definitely not true to the vintage gretsch design, they are cool in their own right for sure but the rest of the guitar is so good who knows I may bite the bullet and throw a set of Lollar or Fralin style trons in it at some point

[@MoogerTuber]

Nice guitar. Reminds me of my blue sparkle J. Mascis Tele, which I love.

[@AudiomoMusic]

Always loved the blue on that guitar, just couldn't do the relic neck but I'm happy you love yours!

[@rpadvideo]

i picked up the orange model and am really enjoying it. i do plan on getting Fralintrons at some point this year for something more vintage.

[@danielferrera8773]

Your rhythm work is always spot on, and suits this guitar like a glove. This would do a nice substitute for a Malcolm-ish playing style, I mean instead of a Gretsch.

[@johnjoy1318]

Great playing and beautiful guitar.

[@AudiomoMusic]

I bet it looks great in the black too

[@sublyme2157]

Man that thing is gorgeous! I would totally buy a strat version :)

[@AudiomoMusic]

Hah! I'd love to try that too!

[@debhart4302]

Me too!

[@theguitarprofessionals8584]

Killer TeleTown Video Sir!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe I should get a job at Fender!

[@AudiomoMusic]

Maybe you can help turn it around for them haha

[@debhart4302]

That Tele is stunningly beautiful!! I LOVE it! Sounds awesome too. How much was that, and where and how could I get one? Drooling here...

[@nigo__zyu]

日本で16万円で手に入る！

[@debhart4302]

@@nigo__zyu English translation?

[@nigo__zyu]

@@debhart4302 Since it's made in Japan, you can get it for 160,000 yen in Japan. Approximately 1100 dollars

[@sweetnsourchick1761]

Hey, Jim! Fender did release a tele similar to the one you have (J. Mascis tele only in blue), but the MIJ looks much nicer. I wish the US customer didn't have to go through the back channels to get a Japanese made product. (That string problem plagues the Mike Kerr Jaguar bass. What a piece of crap! I got ripped off on that purchase.)

[@AudiomoMusic]

The mascis was close, but it had one massive dealbreaker - the relic'd neck. I don't know why Fender FMIC does this kinda stuff, especially on a NOS blue flake body it just seemed so... wrong. A shame we don't have any production Fender branded bound telecasters at all anymore outside of the Ultras. I'm with you on it being unfortunate more people don't know how/where to get these guitars, they are certainly worth the effort.

[@MoogerTuber]

@@AudiomoMusic But it's a replica. That's how J's guitar looks for better or for worse. I actually love the looks and the neck feel of this guitar. Of course it's subjective.

[@AudiomoMusic]

I get that for that model, it just shows Fender USA/MIM can do things like this they just choose not to. I don't want signature models, I want interesting ideas and no relicing. The FSR's Fender Japan get on a regular basis year round are things that put what we get to absolute shame from both a creative and quality standpoint. We all have our own preferences I'm just disappointed because we used to get cool FSR's on a regular basis but now they are reserved to being the entry level models and that's a different discussion all together I guess.

[@jemahl123]

That is stunning, I want one!

[@AudiomoMusic]

I'm curious to see just how limited production is on these, I can't imagine they will have too many since they are for 2023 and it's December already haha

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Hi Jim that's a great looking Telecaster with some great Gretsch vibes. Bummer on the string spacing being off on the E strings a bit otherwise it sounds great and some nice tasty playing! I have a Gretsch G6129T-59 Vintage select silver jet made in Japan and you are definitely right when you say the Japanese know how to make a good guitar, it's awesome!

[@robertdouglas4293]

You want to know something, I appreciate the channel for a guy double or triple every ones age, you remind me a me a little , plus great talent.but way better,thx

[@AudiomoMusic]

I'm hittin 40 in a month so if you have tripled that number I'm sure there will be a monument built for you at some point haha. I appreciate the kind words and i'm happy to have you around

[@debhart4302]

Fender USA really needs to listen to you!!

[@theguitarprofessionals8584]

every happens for a reason

[@AudiomoMusic]

I am not their target market I'm afraid haha

[@debhart4302]

@AudiomoMusic I'm wondering if anyone really is, ha ha ha. 😊

[@theguitarprofessionals8584]

When I was in the Corona Noodle room I was the only American with three Japanese guys...thats Funny

[@zookiebudeck3428]

Oh wow. I read the news a week ago and Jim has it 😇👌🏻 I‘m in to sparkle, love it - the orange one is my thing 😅 But expansive to get it to Germany, shipping is insane. Are this Fender Fidelitrons or the more cheaper „Gretsch“ Blacktops Pup’s from there Electromatics?! Keep up the great work, love your playing and style of presentation. cheers from Germany

[@AudiomoMusic]

The pickups are made in the same place and cost about the same, neither are particularly high end options but more importantly neither are actually fideltron style pickups they just kind of look like them haha

[@zookiebudeck3428]

@@AudiomoMusic Ok, I get it 🔮😁 So opting for Lollar‘trons 🤘🏻♥️

[@AudiomoMusic]

They keep tempting me too!

[@MHChang2014]

Now that's a good lookin' tele!

[@AudiomoMusic]

I tend to agree with you, so therefore you have good taste haha

[@LincolnCountyBand-st8yn]

great video man,,,,, are these pretty limited in how many are made? cheers

[@AudiomoMusic]

pretty limited, I think the blue ones are all but sold out in Japan and they wont' be making more of them

[@LincolnCountyBand-st8yn]

@@AudiomoMusic Nice man,,, as good as a USA tele you think ? I see you mentioned the misalignment of the bridge saddles,, thats a bummer but fixable.

[@sea98766]

Hey man! Awesome video! Am looking to get this guitar, but do you think there will be an issue fitting a TV Jones classic into the body of this Telecaster? :)

[@AudiomoMusic]

Nope, would drop right into it just make sure you get the one with the correct mounts for cabronita style.

[@soap9675]

Has anyone upgraded the bridge on this yet? I'm wondering what exact bridge would fix the string spacing. Don't have one yet to measure but curious

[@YeeHawSnaps]

How can I get one? Link?

[@Markleford]

I don't have any sparkles in my collection, but that one would be a good pick!

[@AudiomoMusic]

I thought it'd be a bit more "obnoxious" in person but I really do love the way it looks

[@It_is_now]

I appreciate that you points out your dislike about the guitar. Also the guitar would really be better off with walnut at truss rod access instead of black plastic.

[@AudiomoMusic]

I think they got a lot right with this but there's definitely room for improvement... I recently have been using a tele with actual filtertron style pickups and the difference between those and these is also night and day so it would have been nice if they did put in a proper set of pickups instead of just generic humbuckers in filtetron clothing :)

[@giggingdads7016]

Beast rhythm playing

[@AudiomoMusic]

Thanks man!!!

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video have a good weekend Jim also do you have regrets when looking back in life ❤😊😊

[@AudiomoMusic]

I used to have more regrets than I can even name. Seriously. Then one day I realized all those stupid decisions got me to where I am now and I don't regret anything.

[@thelastnic]

wish the Japan runs would be here in the U.S.

[@AudiomoMusic]

100% agree, they make some of the coolest production Fenders and most people don't even know they exist.

[@aizpiece_xd]

6:00 Idol by Yoasobi ?

[@AudiomoMusic]

Indeed, fun song to play that style

[@jamesmgreen15]

Too much bling for me but that's entirely personal. Smashing guitar. I always hate saying it but Fender America is now a joint Aussie/USA venture capital company. All the issues smack of every last short-sighted red cent being squeezed for immediate sale of a cut to the core entity...................Just the way things are.

[@AudiomoMusic]

Technically, Fender FMIC is really just a private equity firm that got their start int he automotive business... in hawaii..

[@bookmarcreads]

I would 💯 rock that tele! Too bad they don’t make ‘‘em for lefties. Outstanding playing as always, Jim.

[@AudiomoMusic]

Fender Japan at least does offer some cool stuff in custom colors for lefties so all hope is not lost haha

[@一哉浅井]

I didn't expect that you play Idol by Yoasobi in this guitar review lol

[@AudiomoMusic]

It's a fun song to play!!!

[@chrisjoosten9819]

Can I have it? I love Teles and had to sell my only one due to hard times.

[@AudiomoMusic]

My car was just totaled, I'm hardly in any position to give away a set a strings no less a guitar - hard times happen for all of us hope you bounce back.

[@debhart4302]

The only thing that could be better on it is the back. They should have kept the bling on the front, and lake placid blue on the back.

[@Markleford]

Was going to comment that I actually love that natural back in the warmer color!

[@debhart4302]

@@Markleford Gretsch cheaper models made in China are how you like the back. The pickups in this Tele are the same as the Gretsch guitars, and they sound awesome. My favorite color is blue, so it's just natural for me to want the back blue. 😊

[@Markleford]

@@debhart4302 It's always a design decision on how to combine binding and comfort cuts. I think this one is a good compromise! I'm not a fan of cuts on a Tele, but I can always appreciate some wood grain. 👍

[@MoogerTuber]

Yeah, those colors don't go well together at all.

[@AudiomoMusic]

I actually like it better with the non matching blue top and body. It's a modern guitar that's really it's own thing, the kind of stuff I would like the Fender custom shop to take chances and try with more exotic woods perhaps like Deviser do - instead we will just get more stupid relics.

[@DaringDan]

It's almost as cool as the J. Mascis Tele. Almost.

[@AudiomoMusic]

Nah, far cooler to me. No reliced nonsense and unique to the majority of other telecasters made because of the electrical layout.

[@sk8guitars]

Nice guitar but the bridge problem is not great. And what about that gig bag. Haha protects nothing 🤣

[@AudiomoMusic]

The gig bag is basically worthless, bridge isn't the end of the world but it is what it is